The Newborn Baby: Definitions |
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| Normal Values General Care, Airway and CPR |
| • A newborn includes from the first few minutes of life to hours post birth. AV accepts the first 24 hours to allow for completion of the lung and cardiovascular transition (this may still take longer than 96 hours) Preterm Infant (24 – < 37 weeks gestation) • Gestational age has an effect on the development of lung and pulmonary circulation and therefore influences how well these newborns establish effective respiration • The primary focus in pre-hospital management is establishing and maintaining effective ventilation and preventing hypothermia • Newborns of<34 weeks gestation require transport to a Level 2 Hospital (paediatrician and midwife staff on site 24/7) Transport • Where available, MICA assistance should be sought early when pre-term birth is considered a possibility •Expeditious transport to the nearest most appropriate hospital should occur without delay |